Sleep Problems: How to Deal with Insomnia?

Insomnia is a problem that affects approximately 45% of the population, and every one of us has had trouble falling asleep at least once in our lives. Most often, these types of problems are caused by an overly intense lifestyle, long-term or severe stress, and are temporary in nature. However, sometimes temporary sleep problems turn into something more serious, namely chronic insomnia, which has a very negative impact on the quality of our lives and our well-being. Where does insomnia come from, and how can you deal with it?

Insomnia - what is it?

Insomnia is a disruption of the normal sleep rhythm and duration that persists for at least a month. With these types of problems, sleep is often shallow, interrupted, and restless. All of this makes the body unable to fully rest and regenerate. Additionally, chronic insomnia is usually accompanied by severe emotional tension, fatigue, and irritability.

In the past, the phenomenon of insomnia occurred mainly among older people. Currently, unfortunately, more and more young people are struggling with chronic sleep problems and reporting this ailment to their family doctor. It should be remembered that insomnia is currently treated as a separate disease entity that requires specialized and comprehensive treatment.

Insomnia - main causes of sleep problems 

Sleep disorders can have various causes. Among the most common are external factors, such as heat, noise, or harsh light, as well as somatic factors, such as frequent nighttime urge to urinate, which disturbs rest. Insomnia also has its source in psychotic factors, i.e., those related to depressive disorders or anxiety, and psychogenic factors, such as stress or a strong emotional state that does not allow for calming down and relaxing before sleep.

Primary care physician Poznań

In adults, sleep problems are often related to psychological disorders and depressive states. Regardless of the source of insomnia, it is an ailment that significantly complicates life and reduces its comfort. Therefore, it is so important to see a doctor who will be able to diagnose insomnia and refer us to a specialist who will apply an appropriate method of treating insomnia tailored to our needs.

Lekarz rodzinny Poznań after an interview with the patient, will identify the source of the problem and refer the patient for further treatment to a specialist such as a neurologist, psychiatrist, or endocrinologist. Among the most popular methods for treating insomnia is cognitive-behavioral therapy, which is characterized by high effectiveness. This type of therapy aims to teach the patient proper sleep hygiene, stimulus control, and sleep restriction. If the therapy does not bring the expected results, pharmacological treatment should be considered with a specialist to provide temporary relief for sleep problems.

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